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We’re bringing more lambada flavor to DC this October with two visiting Brazilian instructors: Bruna Peçanha & Pedro Nantes! Bruna and Pedro are each known worldwide for their dancing and teaching. We’re excited to have Bruna back in DC and Pedro in DC for the first time. If you enjoy lambada, this is a great opportunity to expand what you know and add some techniques to your repertoire.
We’ll have:
- Two afternoons of workshops for lambada dancers
- Two nights of socials to enjoy dancing together
- Practicas to integrate what you learn and practice together
The evening socials are included with day passes or full passes, but also open to everyone. Saturday night’s social is at the beautiful Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion so we can dance outdoors and enjoy the fall weather.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 17
Lambada Workshops @ Dance Loft on 14
1:00-2:15pm Workshop 1 w/ Bruna & Pedro
2:15-2:45pm Break/Practica
2:45-4:00pm Workshop 2 w/ Bruna & Pedro
Evening Practica & Social @ Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion (outdoors!)
6:00-7:00pm Lambada Practica + Pizza Party
7:00-8:00pm Brazilian Zouk Class w/ Bruna & Pedro
8:00-11:30pm Social w/ DJ Chuky & DJ Warholl
Sunday, October 18
Lambada Workshops @ Dance Loft on 14
1:00-3:00pm Workshop w/ Bruna & Pedro
3:00-4:00pm Practica
Evening Social @ La Cosecha
6:00-10:00pm
LEVELS / PREREQUISITES
The afternoon workshops are for dancers with at least 2 months of experience with lambada. For District Zouk students, you should have completed Lambada 1 to participate in the Saturday afternoon workshops. For Sunday afternoon, you should have at least 9 months of experience with lambada and be at District Zouk’s lambada study group level or above. If you’re interested in participating and have experience with lambada but not with District Zouk you can reach out to see which ones would be a good fit.
TICKETS
Full pass: $110 / $120 / $130
Saturday: $65 / $75 / $80
Sunday: $55 / $65 / $70
Prices go up on Oct 1 and 15
Get your tickets at: https://www.danceplace.com/book/it/17772
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Bruna Peçanha began her dance journey at the age of four. With a background in Ballet, Jazz, and Urban Dance, she has been working professionally with Brazilian Zouk and Lambada since 2015. Throughout her career, Bruna has earned multiple titles in Jack and Jill competitions around the world, including the Professional Brazilian Zouk Championship title in Rio de Janeiro in 2018. She is also a BZDC-certified coordinator and head judge, actively contributing to the growth and development of the competitive dance scene. As a dancer and instructor, Bruna has taught and performed at major dance events worldwide, taking her work to countries such as Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, as well as several countries across Europe and Asia, establishing her name in the international Zouk community. Currently, Bruna is one of the organizers of Zouk in Rio, Lamba Rio Congress, and Rio Zouk Congress — the largest Brazilian Zouk congress in Brazil. She is also a faculty member at Núcleo de Dança Renata Peçanha, one of the most prestigious Zouk dance schools in the world, known for training generations of dancers and instructors. Her journey reflects dedication, excellence, and a deep passion for dance, making Bruna Peçanha a respected reference in Brazilian Zouk and Lambada.
Pedro Nantes is a Brazilian artist, educator and researcher dedicated to Brazilian Zouk and Lambada. With more than 20 years of experience in dance and 17 years of teaching, dance has become his main tool to decipher the body, communication and human relationships. His journey has taken him to different countries, allowing him to collaborate with diverse communities and share experiences with thousands of students. These experiences shaped his purpose: to create learning experiences that combine refined technique, body awareness, creativity, and genuine connection.He believes that Zouk and Lambada are living languages and in constant evolution. His philosophy and line of research seeks a balance between innovation and the maintenance of our culture. We transform the future when we respect the history, the essence, and the deep roots that make these dances unique. For him, dancing is not just about learning steps - it is discovering possibilities.
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